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MSI X99A GAMING 7 vs MSI X99A MPOWER

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  • 60specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 51identical
  • 4known for one product only

Key differences

  • Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9 series
    • X99A GAMING 7:i7-xxx Extreme Edition
    • X99A MPOWER:i7-5xxx
  • USB 2.0 connectors
    • X99A GAMING 7:4
    • X99A MPOWER:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors
    • X99A GAMING 7:4
    • X99A MPOWER:2
  • Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)
    • X99A GAMING 7:1
    • X99A MPOWER:3
  • LAN controller
    • X99A GAMING 7:Bigfoot Killer E2205
    • X99A MPOWER:Intel® I210-AT
  • Width
    • X99A GAMING 7:305 mm
    • X99A MPOWER:304.8 mm
  • Depth
    • X99A GAMING 7:244 mm
    • X99A MPOWER:243.8 mm

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Comparison of X99A GAMING 7, X99A MPOWER
64 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor socketLGA 2011-v3LGA 2011-v3
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i7 Extreme EditionIntel® Core™ i7
Maximum number of SMP processors11
Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9 seriesDiffersi7-xxx Extreme Editioni7-5xxx
Supported processor socketsLGA 2011-v3 (Socket R)LGA 2011-v3 (Socket R)
Memory1 differ
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of memory slots88
Memory slots typeDIMMDIMM
Memory channelsQuad-channelQuad-channel
ECC сompatibilityNon-ECCNon-ECC
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133,2200,2400,2600,3000 MHz2133,2200,2400,2600,2666,3000 MHz
Maximum internal memory128 GB128 GB
Unbuffered memoryYesYes
Storage controllersidentical
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, SATA IIIM.2, SATA III
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphicsidentical
Parallel processing technology support3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI3-Way CrossFireX, 3-Way SLI
Discrete graphics supportYesYes
Internal I/O3 differ
USB 2.0 connectorsDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectorsDiffers42
Number of SATA III connectors1010
Number of SATA II connectors00
Number of Parallel ATA connectors00
S/PDIF out connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front panel audio connectorYesYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)YesYes
Power fan connectorYesYes
CPU fan connectorYesYes
Number of chassis fan connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Chassis intrusion connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Peripheral (Molex) power connectors (4-pin)Differs13
EPS power connector (8-pin)YesYes
TPM connectorYesYes
Rear panel I/O portsidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity66
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
eSATA ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI-D ports quantity00
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Digital audio optical out11
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerDiffersBigfoot Killer E2205Intel® I210-AT
Featuresidentical
Component forPCPC
Motherboard form factorATXATX
Motherboard chipset familyIntelIntel
Motherboard chipsetIntel® X99Intel® X99
Audio chipRealtek ALC1150Realtek ALC1150
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Power source typeATXATX
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, WinWindows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Win
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots22
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots44
BIOSidentical
BIOS typeUEFIUEFI
Clear CMOS buttonYesYes
Clear CMOS jumperKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers305 mm304.8 mm
DepthDiffers244 mm243.8 mm
Other featuresidentical
BIOS switch buttonYesYes

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